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Spankopita (Spinach−Cheese Pie)  
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pounds fresh spinach  
onion, finely chopped  
tablespoons butter  
cup cream sauce  
eggs, beaten  
cup finely−crumbled feta cheese  
Salt and pepper  
Dash of nutmeg  
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/2 pound phyllo pastry sheets  
Butter, melted  
Wash spinach and discard stems. Dry thoroughly on absorbent paper and cut into pieces. Sauté onion  
in butter until soft. Add spinach and sauté a few minutes longer.  
Cool. Add cream sauce, eggs, cheese and seasonings. Mix well. Place 7 layers of phyllo pastry sheets in  
an 11 x 14 x 2−inch pan, brushing each sheet well with melted butter. Add spinach mixture, then place  
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phyllo pastry sheets on filling, again buttering each sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30  
minutes, or until crust is golden brown.  
Cut into small squares before serving.  
Yields 16 squares.  
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